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City of Asbury Park Fall 2020 Newsletter

Check out the Fall 2020 Newsletter and stay up-to-date on the latest from the City of Asbury Park!The newsletter was mailed to every residence and business in the City. For delivery issues, please contact the Asbury Park Post Office directly at 732-775-06...

AP Business Committee Jack O'Lantern Festival Friday 10/30/20 from 7-9pm

Please join the Asbury Park Business Committee for the free and family friendly Jack O’Lantern Festival on Friday 10/30/20! 7-9pm in Kennedy Park.

Sunset Lake Clean Up - Saturday, 10/31 at 10am

Join the Sunset Lake Commission for a lake clean up on Saturday 10/31 from 10am to 12pm. Meet at Bond and Sunset. Masks required.

TRC Virtual Meeting - Tuesday 10/27 11am - Participation Information

Topic: TRC Meeting Time: Oct 27, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Click here for TRC application.

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://zoom.us/j/95853109663?pwd=Q0UvYXpSbzBMVGJqN2hIanBsWXpBZz09

Meeting ID: 958 5310 9663Passcode: 584773One tap mobile+1...

Library Board Virtual Meeting - Wednesday 10/28 9am - Participation Information

Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocOuvrjgjHNB0lxh_c6cCNQd3YI1hk3ct After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Meeting ID:  895...

Zoning Board Virtual Meeting - Tuesday 10/27/20 at 7pm - Participation Information

Asbury Park Zoning Board Virtual Meeting 10/27/20

When: Oct 27, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Topic: City of Asbury Park Zoning Board Virtual Meeting 10/27/20 

Join Zoom Meeting (by computer or other web-enabled device):

https://zoom.us/...

City of Asbury Park Trick or Treat Walk/Drive Thru Event Saturday 10/31/20 from 1-3pm

Join us for the Trick or Treat Walk/Drive Thru event on Saturday, 10/31/20 from 1-3pm outdoors at City Hall. Face coverings required. For questions, call 732-502-5759

City of Asbury Park Announces Design of Traffic Calming Measures for 3rd and 4th Avenues to Begin

City of Asbury Park Announces Design of Traffic Calming Measures for 3^rd and 4^th Avenues to Begin Thanks to Safe Routes to School Grant 

10/9/20, Asbury Park, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has been authorized by the New Jersey De...

Deal Lake Clean Up - Saturday, 10/31 at 9am

City to Host Walk & Drive-Through Halloween Event on Saturday October, 31, 2020

City to Host Walk & Drive-Through Halloween Event on Saturday October, 31, 2020 from 1-3pm and 2020 Trick or Treat Safety Tips

10/7/20, Asbury Park, NJ – The City of Asbury Park’s Recreation Department will be hosting a pan...

Monmouth County Voting Information

• Video Tutorial: Check out our tutorial of how to vote in this year's General Election, click here.
• "Your Guide to the 2020 Election" Brochure, click here. 
• Pursuant to State law, the November 3, 2020 General Election will be conducted pri...

Asbury Park Police Department Invited to Participate in Attorney General’s Crisis Intervention Team

Asbury Park Police Department Invited to Participate in Attorney General’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Center of Excellence Pilot Program

10/6/20, Asbury Park, NJ – The Asbury Park Police Department has been invited to parti...

From the Tax Collector's Office: Tax & Sewer Bills Due 11/1/20

A note from the City of Asbury Park’s Tax Collector:

Friendly reminder: Tax & Sewer Bills are due on November 1, 2020. Starting November 11, 2020, any properties with delinquencies will be included in the accelerated tax sale and are subject ...

City of Asbury Park Leaf Collection Program Starts 10/15/20

The City of Asbury Park’s free 11-week fall leaf-collection program starts on Thursday, 10/15/20, and will run through 12/31/20.

Residents are asked to place leaves, either in biodegradable leaf bags or in loose leaf piles, curbside, and to leave...

Meet the Mayor! Every Friday 2-4pm.

Meet one-on-one with City of Asbury Park Mayor John Moor to share your thoughts and concerns, and provide feedback on City services. 

Every Friday from 2-4pm in City Hall Council Chambers. 

Meetings times will be scheduled in advance. Mask...

**FREE** Covid-19 Testing for the Asbury Park Community - Additional Dates Added

ADDITIONAL DATES ADDED!

**FREE** Covid-19 Testing for the AP Community at Transportation Center

Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders and The Grunin Foundation have partnered to bring FREE Covid-19 testing to Asbury Park.

No appointment is necessary, s...

A Statement from the Asbury Park Mayor and City Council – 9/16/20

As Mayor and Council of the City of Asbury Park, we strongly support the family of Hasani Best in their request for the Office of the Attorney General of New Jersey to release audio and video collected from the investigation into his death on August 21, 2...

2020 Asbury Park Beach Season Extended Through September 30, 2020

2020 Asbury Park Beach Season Extended Through September 30, 20208^th Avenue Dog Beach Hours to Remain 6pm to 8:30am until October 1, 2020

9/10/20, Asbury Park, NJ – As previously announced, City Council voted at last night’s Council mee...

A Statement from the Asbury Park Mayor and City Council – 8/22/20

As is being reported, we can confirm there was an officer‐involved shooting that took place last night in the area of Fourth Avenue and Memorial Drive. While we currently do not have any other details, we do know several Asbury Park Police Officers respon...

NJ Statewide Contact Tracing Program

Small Business Recovery Programs

• CLOSED Asbury Park Small Business Micro Recovery Grant Program 

iStar, The Vin Gopal Civic Association, in coordination with Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce, joined by sponsors JCP&L, Giuseppe ‘Joe Grillo’, New Jersey Resou...

Small Business Lease Emergency Assistance Grant Program opens on Monday 8/10 at 9am

Governor Phil Murphy announced a new relief program for small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Lease - Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBL-EAGP) will allow businesses in 64 eligible municipalities to apply for grants of...

A message from APPD: Secure Your Bikes & Vehicles

The Asbury Park Police Department is issuing a friendly reminder to secure your bikes and vehicles. Help keep our community from being victimized by opportunistic criminals. Always lock your car doors and your bikes.

Don’t be a target!

* When usin...

Monmouth County CARES Economic Assistance Grant Program for Small Businesses Opens Monday 8/3/20 8am

Monmouth County CARES, the Coronavirus Economic Assistance Grant Program for Small Businesses and Nonprofits – Program Opens Monday 8/3/20 at 8am

On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone and Freeholder De...

City Council Announces Additional Coffee with a Councilperson Event Dates for 2020

City of Asbury Park Special Events Permit Applications to Resume July 1, 2020

City of Asbury Park Special Events Permit Applications to Resume July 1, 2020

6/30/20, Asbury Park, NJ – The City of Asbury Park’s Special Events Department will resume accepting Special Events Permit applications for events on public p...

City of Asbury Park Recreation Department Summer 2020 Programs

6/30/20, Asbury Park, NJ – This summer, the Asbury Park Recreation Department will be offering an amended summer recreation program for Asbury Park youth due to COVID-19 restrictions.

“We know Summer is an important time of year &n...

Update on Short Term Rentals Suspension and Hotel, Motel & Guest House Reservations Suspension

6/29/2020 – Update on Short Term Rentals Suspension and Hotel, Motel & Guest House Reservations Suspension

As previously mentioned, short-term rentals (such as promulgated through services including AirBNB, VRBO and HomeAway), and other vaca...

City Council and iStar Celebrate Completion of North End Boardwalk Project with Ribbon Cutting

 City Council and iStar Celebrate Completion of North End Boardwalk Project with Ribbon CuttingNorth End Boardwalk and Fisherman’s Parking Lot Now Open to the Public

06/26/20, Asbury Park, NJ – City Council is pleased to announ...

A message from the Asbury Park Police Department Re: Procedural Adjustments

After listening to concerns from the Asbury Park community, the Asbury Park Police Department announces the following procedural adjustments in order to build better community relations and enhance transparency.

• The APPD Street Crime Unit will now address ...

Garden State Relief Fund Small Business and Non-Profit COVID-19 Recovery Loans Available

6/16/20, Asbury Park, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is pleased to announce that, through a partnership with Urban Enterprise Zone, New Jersey Community Capital has launched the Garden State Relief Fund to offer working capital loans to s...

Governor Murphy Lawsuit Results in Temporary Injunction Halting Indoor Dining in Asbury Park

A Message from Mayor & Council 6/12/20:

Governor Murphy Lawsuit Results in Temporary Injunction Halting Indoor Dining in Asbury Park

Last Wednesday, we passed a resolution to allow indoor food and beverage service with the same capacity limits, safety a...

Public Comment Period 6/8/20 - 7/8/20 CDBG 5 Year Consolidated and Annual Action Plan

CITY OF ASBURY PARK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

Substantial Amendments to the FY-2018 and FY-2019 Annual Action Plans for HUD Programs Administered by the City of Asbury Park’s Department of Community Development

The office of Community Develop...

Public Hearing (Virtual) - Monday 6/8/20 - 5 Year & Annual Action Plan CDGB Participation Info

CITY OF ASBURY PARK

PUBLIC NOTICE

5 YEAR CONSOLIDATED AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Asbury Park has prepared its 5-YEAR Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan was adopted to enable the City to apply to t...

A Message from Council to the Asbury Park Business Community 6/5/2020

Governor Murphy has signed Executive Order 150 permitting outdoor dining and in-person non-essential retail effective Monday, June 15 at 6am. The Executive Order details the requirements that outdoor dining facilities must follow. The requirements include...

A Statement from Mayor & Council

A Statement from Mayor & Council 6/2/20

The City of Asbury Park is home to one of the most diverse communities in the State of New Jersey. As Mayor and Council, we value the constitutional right to freedom of speech, and always encourage peaceful publi...

City of Asbury Park Introduces 2020 Budget

City of Asbury Park Introduces 2020 Budget

5/21/20, Asbury Park, NJ – The City of Asbury Park introduced the 2020 budget at last week’s Council meeting. The proposed budget includes a municipal tax decrease based upon an increa...

Alternate Side Parking Resumes Tuesday 5/26/20

To eliminate the increase in litter seen in the City since alternate side parking regulations were suspended on March 22, 2020, alternate side parking regulations for street cleaning will resume on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

5/14/2020 – Update on Short Term Rentals and Hotel, Motel & Guest House Suspensions

5/14/2020 – Update on Short Term Rentals Suspension and Hotel, Motel & Guest House Reservations Suspension 

Short-term rentals (such as promulgated through services including AirBNB, VRBO and HomeAway), and other vacation re...

City of Asbury Park 2020 Beach Season Information

Technical Review Committee 5/14/20 11am Virtual Meeting Participation Information

Asbury Park TRC. Application for Development for Block 4003, Lots 1,2, and 16 (the “Baltic Property”) and Block 4003, Lots 12,13, and 14 (the “Aegean Property) by K. HovnanianMay 14, 2020 11:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)...

City of Asbury Park COVID-19 Related Updates As of 4/29/2020

4/29/2020 Asbury Park, NJ – The City of Asbury Park is working with local and state authorities to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. Council will continue to make decisions to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the Ci...

City Council Passes Ordinances to Ensure Availability of Affordable Housing in Asbury Park

City Council Passes Ordinances to Ensure Availability of Affordable Housing in Asbury Park

5/1/2020, Asbury Park, NJ – City Council passed multiple ordinances aimed at providing affordable housing in Asbury Park at last night’s...

Free Transportation for Asbury Park Residents During COVID-19 Pandemic

Thanks to a grant from the New Jersey Health Initiatives (NJHI), EZ Ride, a non-profit organization, will offer free rides to Asbury Park residents to go for medical appointments and grocery shopping using Lyft/Uber for as long as funding is available.

TO ...

A Statement from City Council Regarding Affordable Housing

A Statement from City Council Regarding Affordable Housing 4/29/20

The affordable housing ordinances scheduled for public hearing in April 2020 are the culmination of a multi-year process that was performed in coordination with the Asbury Park Planning Boa...

Parking & Transportation Updates as of 4/28/20

City of Asbury Park Parking & Transportation Updates as of 4/28/20

These parking and transportation updates for the City of Asbury Park are effective immediately and until further notice:

• Metered parking regulations will be reinstated beginning Friday, ...

City of Asbury Park Grace Period for Tax & Sewer Payments Due May 1, 2020 Extended to June 1, 2020

4/28/2020 Asbury Park, NJ – The City of Asbury Park’s grace period for Tax & Sewer Payments Due May 1, 2020 has been extended to June 1, 2020 per Governor Murphy’s Executive Order No. 130 which was signe...

Make Asbury Park Count! Take the 2020 Census.

By now, every residence in Asbury Park has received a mailing from the 2020 Census. Taken every 10 years, the Census is a count of every person who lives in the U.S. and determines how the federal government distributes over $675 billion in funding to sta...

Hotel, Motel & Guest House Reservations for Lodging in Asbury Park Suspended as of 4/17/20

Update 4/17/20: While reservations are suspended beginning April 17, 2020, until further notice, owners may take future reservations knowing they cannot be honored until the suspension is lifted.

4/16/2020 Asbury Park, NJ – In an effort to limit ...

A Reminder from Mayor & Council

COVID-19 Business Assistance Programs

Below are summaries of assistance programs for businesses suffering economic hardship from COVID-19. Consult the program websites (or a financial advisor) for specific information and qualifications based on your business.

NEW JERSEY RESOURCES

EligibilityCh...

APFD Installs New AeroClave Mobile Disinfection System to Protect Against COVID-19

4/2/2020 Asbury Park, NJ – In response to COVID-19, the Asbury Park Fire Department has purchased a new AeroClave RDS 3110 mobile disinfection system to help protect against the virus. The portable fogging system, which costs approximat...

Short-Term Rentals in Asbury Park Suspended as of April 1, 2020

Short-Term Rentals in Asbury Park Suspended as of April 1, 2020 Until Further Notice In an Effort to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

4/1/2020 Asbury Park, NJ – In an effort to limit travel to the City to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus...

Construction, Certificate of Occupancy, and Transfer of Title Inspections to Resume 3/30/2020

City of Asbury Park Construction, Certificate of Occupancy, and Transfer of Title Inspections to Resume Monday, March 30, 2020

3/27/2020 Asbury Park, NJ – In an effort to help new construction, property sales and new rental agreements in...

Asbury Park Boardwalk Closed to the Public to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19

ASBURY PARK BOARDWALK CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC TO MITIGATE SPREAD OF COVID-19Asbury Park Beaches to Remain Open for Now

3/27/2020 Asbury Park, NJ – Effective immediately, Asbury Park Boardwalk will be closed to the public until further notic...

A Message from Mayor & City Council Re COVID-19

To Our Neighbors in Asbury Park,As we navigate these unprecedented times, we want to assure you that the City is doing everything possible to secure the safety of our residents and first responders.All essential services continue to operate, including Pol...

COVID-19 Resources

For the most up-to-date information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) use these resources:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: www.cdc.gov
• Governor Murphy COVID-19 Executive Orders: www.nj.gov
• NJ Department of Health website: https...

New Jersey State COVID-19 Information

• NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Dashboard (https://nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard.shtml)

• COVID-19 Information Hub (www.covid19.nj.gov)

• Governor Murphy COVID-19 Executive Orders (www.nj.gov)          ...

Asbury Park Boardwalk & Beaches Info as of 3/24/20

Asbury Park Police Department will be monitoring the Asbury Park Boardwalk and Beaches to ensure Social Distancing practices are being followed per Governor Murphy’s Executive Order.

Should residents and visitors fail to follow guidelines, the AP...

Effective 3/18/20, Asbury Park Police Department Implements Call-in Reporting

Effective 3/18/20, Asbury Park Police Department Implements Call-in Reporting

Call-in reporting will help APPD continue to provide the best police services possible for our community while ensuring the safety of both residents and officers. It will elimina...

City Facility Closures & Continuation of Services

CITY FACILITY CLOSURES & CONTINUATION OF SERVICESCity operations will continue, but, all City facilities are closed to the public until further notice including City Hall, Municipal Court, Public Library, Senior Center, DPW, Transportation Center, Par...

City Council Announces Extended Hours for Bangs Avenue Parking Garage

Extended Weekend Hours for Public Parking to Help Alleviate Downtown Parking Demand 

2/7/20, Asbury Park, NJ – City Council is pleased to announce weekend public parking hours for the Bangs Avenue Parking Garage, located at 605 ...

Asbury Park Awarded NJ Department of Transportation Municipal Aid Program Grant

ASBURY PARK AWARDED NJ DEPARTMENT OF TRANPORTATION MUNICIPAL AID PROGRAM GRANT $430,000 NJDOT Grant Will Fund Bond Street Road Improvements Project

12/18/19, Asbury Park, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has been awarded a $430,000 Municipal...

City Council Announces Coffee with a Councilperson Event Dates for 2020

 CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES COFFEE WITH A COUNCILPERSON EVENT DATES FOR 2020Council Encourages Residents to Attend and Get to Know Their Elected Officials

1/15/20, Asbury Park, NJ – The City Council of Asbury Park will be hosting Coffee with...

2020 Parking Updates

City of Asbury Park 2020 Parking Updates: Updated Permit and Metered Parking Areas, Updated Permit Regulations, Construction of a New Downtown Parking Garage, and 2020 Parking Permits on Sale Beginning January 2, 2020

12/5/2019, Asbury Park, NJ –...